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april - mei 2023

Sabbatical year! Aka, 344 Saturdays.
Two guys, a rough plan, some savings plus a smidge of frugality, a dash of moderation, even of moderation! Meer informatie

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- Dag 19
- maandag 1 mei 2023 om 11:49
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Hoogte: 2 m
- Canada Jordan River 48.42, -124.04666748°25’12” N 124°2’48” W
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Pothole tour
1 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We decided to do the big loop through Lake Cowichan and Duncan on our bikes. The day seemed like it was going to be warm, but we could have used another layer while on the ocean road out to Port Renfrew. It had been years since I've been out there. I was surprised that the section before Port Renfrew all the way to Lake Cowichan was in such rough shape. Lots and lots of potholes and chasms in the road!

We enjoyed lunch at Bridgeman's. Afternoon coffee was supposed to be at the Olde School coffee shop in Cobblehill, but they weren't open (only their drive through) , so we enjoyed our own snack on their tables.

It was a great 270km loop. To replenish our energy we whipped up some homemade Lamb Poutine 🍟🐑😋.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Handsome Adventurer ❤️🤗
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- Dag 20
- dinsdag 2 mei 2023 om 14:07
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Hoogte: Zeeniveau
- Canada Island View Beach 48.573333, -123.36666748°34’24” N 123°22’0” W
Hop on a boat
2 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Beautiful morning in Victoria again! Today's run was around Uvic campus. I studied there for 5 years in the early part of the veg century, so it brought back memories. The outer trail is newer than my days.

We enjoyed a quick by beach walk before parking the car and walking on the ferry to the Mainland, Vancouver. We took public transit to our friends' house. This included a trip down East Hastings street, and its sad reminded of the homeless and drug issues faced by many.

The warmth of summer was happening so we enjoyed sitting their yard for dinner and into the early eve.Meer informatie
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- Dag 21
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 13:45
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Hoogte: 10 m
- Canada Willingdon Heights 49.265164, -123.01829749°15’55” N 123°1’6” W
Motorcycle road test
3 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Jeremy enjoyed his motorcycle road course in March at a Vancouver school. The Last couple weeks of riding were excellent preparation for the big day. He was borrowing a bike from the school so we drove across town to pick it up. Then he did a practice test with the school. I joined him for a quick lunch before his test.

The weather was warm and sunny. The test invigilator was a little late due to some staffing issues. Jeremy's garmin watch registered the whole 4hr afternoon as lotsa STRESS! It must have been good stress as he successfully passed! He has his full license now!

We stopped at Deer Lake park in Burnaby on our way home for a run in the warm summer weather.

For dinner I cooked up an amazing mouth-melting massive prime rib steak which all four of us shared eating on the outdoor garden patio.Meer informatie
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ReizigerJeremy you are my hero. So brave never afraid to try new things. 🥰🥹💕. Love you guys thanks for sharing the adventure.
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- Dag 22
- donderdag 4 mei 2023 om 21:47
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Hoogte: 109 m
- Canada Shawnigan Lake 48.627442, -123.63863648°37’39” N 123°38’19” W
Lightening
4 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
J stayed in Vancouver while I returned to Victoria. He enjoyed having lunch with a long time friend.

My ferry ride was relaxing. That evening I could see a lightening show in the distance. Lightening around Vancouver Island isn't common. Looking on an app I saw that it was 25km away around Shawnigan Lake. Someone had a very loud noise next to their house and dock! I hoped that none of the strikes would cause a fire. Nothing on the news the next day!Meer informatie
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So glad to have a chance to catch up over a nice long lunch! Thanks! [Katherine]
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- Dag 24
- zaterdag 6 mei 2023 om 14:28
- Hoogte: 7 m
- Canada Halkett Head 48.427704, -123.36745748°25’40” N 123°22’3” W
Pick-me-up pickle
6 mei 2023, Canada
Errands day in Victoria and a little shopping.

I enjoyed some deep fried pickles and a beverage. The waitress commented that it was my "Pick-me-up pickle," for my afternoon. I guess she was right!
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- Dag 25
- zondag 7 mei 2023 om 12:31
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Hoogte: 43 m
- Canada Smith Hill 48.445, -123.3548°26’42” N 123°21’0” W
Lasagna & Dad
7 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Dad's return day home from his motorcycle tour, so I whipped up a big lasagna for him.

I enjoyed an afternoon visit with friends and their two daughters. We had not seen one another in years. She baked amazing lemon bars!

Dad's plane was on time!Meer informatie
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- Dag 26
- maandag 8 mei 2023 om 10:23
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Hoogte: 43 m
- Canada Smith Hill 48.445, -123.3548°26’42” N 123°21’0” W
Funtastic triple cookie
8 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We didn't get into dessert last night so special cookies for breakfast!

I returned my brother's motorbikes.

It was great to spend the day with dad too 👍😎
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- Dag 27
- dinsdag 9 mei 2023 om 09:18
- ☁️ 2 °C
- Hoogte: 1.120 m
- Canada Lillooet 50.415785, -122.28394350°24’57” N 122°17’2” W
Drive back north
9 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Headed to to the ferry terminal early. I thought I was going to be the third to last on the ship, but there was actually a bit of empty room.

I enjoyed a delicious, but weird looking mango on the ship. It dawned me to that maybe I could find some travel company for the drive north. I tried Poparide app. Instantly I had a request from Squamish to Whistler. He was a nice guy, who ironically lived for a while near where we'll be in July, Zermatt Switzerland! Then I picked up another fellow in Whistler and took him to Pemberton.

Pemberton to Lillooet was a fun drive on the Duffy Lake road. I chose this route to avoid construction and flooding in Ashcroft.

I arrived safely at grandma-in-laws to a delicious dinner. We had a great visit again.Meer informatie
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- Dag 29
- donderdag 11 mei 2023 om 14:55
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Hoogte: 460 m
- Canada Maurice Creek 56.01548, -121.92931156°0’56” N 121°55’46” W
Operation New Door
11 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
J left for a visit with his parents at the lake.

I couldn't shut our front door! It was never that great for an old door, but this was my breaking point. The hardware store near by had one in stock! I called three times and even had them text me a photo to ensure I was not going to be driving 45 minutes for nothing. Ironically the first stock person who tried to find it commented, "I don't think we have these." 😡 I channeled my inner Zen and waited patiently. Five minutes later another employee showed him where they were. They had changed the stock codes, no wonder he couldn't locate it.

The quick project turned into a few day adventure. Including another trip to the store as it wasn't prepainted like I had thought.

It was a great surprise for J. Just in time too as wildfire smoke returned to our town and we had to batton down the hatches to keep the smell out!Meer informatie
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- Dag 32
- zondag 14 mei 2023
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Hoogte: 755 m
- Canada Southbank 54.025992, -125.79477454°1’34” N 125°47’41” W
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Mother's day at Francois
14 mei 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Spent the weekend with my mom and Erich at thier lake property before going international. Had a wonderful time exploring and helping out around the property.
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